Key Coronavirus Resources for the Housing Industry on NAHB.org

NAHB is committed to ensuring members have the resources necessary to navigate the coronavirus pandemic. NAHB continues to provide up-to-date economic forecasts, policy updates, business continuity, jobsite safety and communications resources for both NAHB members and HBA staff to help them navigate this current crisis.

Visit nahb.org/coronavirus for all of the resources.

Here are some of the key resources and information currently available on the website:

Stay on the Jobsite
A map of the latest state and local activity on “essential business” designations for construction work

Protect Your Business
Resources to maintain business operations, including:

• Jobsite Safety and Recordkeeping Guidance for Coronavirus – English and Spanish
  • Template Letter: Essential Industry Employee Notification
  • Jobsite safety poster (also available in different sizes and in English and Spanish)
• NAHB Encourages Members to Donate Masks to Fight Coronavirus
• Understanding the Key Provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
• Evaluating Your Contracts in the Wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic – An explanation of force majeure provisions in home building contracts that may come into play in the current environment
• Be Prepared for Changes in the Supply Chain Caused by the Coronavirus – An explanation of escalation clauses in home building contracts for increases in material prices and time to finish

Outlook on the Economy: Analysis from NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz
Updated weekly

Work with Your Local Officials to allow home building to continue

• NAHB memo: Remain-in-Place Orders and Home Building Industry Response
• Template letter to city or state to request “Essential Infrastructure Business” designation

Recordings of Virtual Townhall Meetings
Key NAHB staff provide updates for members through virtual town halls, which are available for replay

This list is not comprehensive, but it does represent the most-requested resources from NAHB members and HBAs. Please contact Anna Briseno if you would like to see additional resources in the nahb.org/coronavirus section, or if you have any questions about that is already there.

Stay safe.